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The clothing in the Heian Age (794-1185) was nothing but magnificent. Only for the aristocrats, however. In the higher upper echelons of Heian society, how you dressed was almost as as important as who you were. (Although if you were the Emperor or the Empress, you can get away with a few little mistakes, but not often.) So what was this clothing? It was layered, and each layer had a name. Let me give you a brief introduction. Some women in earlier Heian times, wore… Continue reading →